Senior Clinical Fellow

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's Plastic Surgery Department. The department is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the home counties. This post is a 6 month fixed term post.In addition to the Royal Free Hospital, the trust manages Plastic Surgery services in the following locations:Mount Vernon HospitalWatford General HospitalSt Albans City HospitalBarnet General HospitalServices are also provided at the following Hospital sites:HillingdonLuton & DunstableWhittingtonUniversity CollegeRoyal National Orthopaedic HospitalHarefieldNorthwick ParkChase FarmThe service is configured such that inpatient work, day case work involving general anaesthetic and specialist outpatient services are generallydelivered from the Royal Free Hospital. At each 'spoke' in the network there are a combination of general outpatient services, operating underlocal anaesthetic and in some cases clinical partnerships with consultants in other specialties for joint operating.Main duties of the jobClinical responsibilities:o The post-holder will undertake Plastic Surgery clinics and provide care for patients with a wide range of plastic surgical conditions.o The post-holder will work at SpR level. They will be expected to undertake appropriate surgery and assist in the operating theatre, take part in ward rounds and assist in outpatient Plastic clinics, as directed by the Consultants.o The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, and the Trusts clinicalgovernance systems.o Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.o Participate in laboratory and clinical audit.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationEducation & professional QualificationsPossession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualificationMembership of relevant Royal College or equivalentEligible for GMC registrationExperienceCompleted basic surgical training including ST2Previous work experience within a Plastic Surgery teamSkills and aptitudesExcellent clinical skillsAbility to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actionsThe authority, decision making skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environmentAbility to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisationAbility to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concernsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account diversity issuesWillingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalateAbility to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staffStrong teaching skills and experiencePersonal qualities and attributesAbility to organise and prioritise personal workloadThe flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHSCommitted to personal development and learning on the jobCommitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probityMotivated to do an excellent job to the best of your abilityThe ability and skills to be a potential leader in their fieldDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr